Update: I was unfortunately not aware of Shamus Young's severe criticism of Fallout 3 available here to link in the original piece and I regret that. It dovetails rather nicely with what I've written and it's much better executed than my piece. I strongly recommend anyone...

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MINDJACK offers users a unique action-hacking online gaming world, featuring the accessibility of an online game combined with the structure of a single-player experience. Assuming the role of a “Mind Hacker,” players control, manipulate and move freely from one mind to the next, battling or cooperating with other players.

Story
A new era. Sophisticated and complex technologies are now contributing to the advancements of mankind. However, the world’s governments are crumbling, new corrupt powers arise and conspiracies proliferate. The truth behind the proscribed technology could destroy the very core of humanity. Join a rogue team of agents as they fight for survival and entangle themselves deeper into the mystery.
MINDJACK offers a unique online experience. Enter a revolutionary playing field upon which an engaging solo campaign transitions seamlessly to thrilling cooperative play. Expand your mind’s reach by “hacking” into enemies, vehicles or civilians and enjoy the freedom to control almost any character. Each bystander becomes an active combatant in this new urban warfare.
Your “state of mind” is your only limitation!

Features

ï‚· Assume the role of a Mind Hacker hacking into and controlling the minds of enemies to turn the tide of battle.
ï‚· Aquire XP to expand your hacker’s Arts abilities. Increase a character’s strength or improve your hit-rate – players can strategize according to their combat style.
ï‚· Hack or be hacked! Players can slowly alter their gaming universe – or have it altered by other online players – one hack at a time.
ï‚· Utilize futuristic weapons and real fighting techniques, like Krav Maga, in your virtual playground.

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